The Most Overlooked Step in Road Repair Projects (That Could Save Thousands)
Ask any road repair crew where things go wrong, and you’ll likely hear the same phrase: “It should’ve been cut properly the first time.” The truth is, many municipal and commercial road jobs suffer from the same mistake, poor or rushed concrete cutting. And the cost of skipping this step properly can snowball fast. At American Pavement Sawing, we’ve seen it all. Pavement that cracks within months. Asphalt that doesn’t bond. Expansion joints ignored. These errors aren’t always due to cheap materials, they’re often the result of poor saw work.
Road Repair Starts with the Blade
Before asphalt is laid, before new concrete is poured, precision saw cutting should shape and prep the existing surface. We’re talking:
- Full-depth cuts
- Clean edge removals
- Joint expansions
- Seamless transitions for patches and overlays
When the cut is clean, the new surface lasts longer. It bonds better. It drains correctly. And it passes inspection.
What Happens When You Skip Proper Sawing?
- Edge Crumbling: Without clean cuts, patches don’t hold. You get broken edges that crumble under traffic stress.
- Trip Hazards: Uneven surfaces are a lawsuit waiting to happen — especially near sidewalks or parking zones.
- Water Intrusion: Jagged cuts leave gaps, allowing water to seep in and break down the subbase.
- Costly Re-Work: Redoing a bad patch means re-paving, not just re-cutting.
The worst part? These problems might not show up immediately — but they always show up.
Our Approach to Municipal and Commercial Jobs
We work with city managers, general contractors, and project engineers to handle the cutting before the repair work begins. Our scheduling is tight, our machines are up to date, and our crews are trained for speed and accuracy. From utility access trenches to full road panel replacements, we keep the job moving — not holding it up.
Why Clients Trust Us
- Availability on Short Notice: We understand infrastructure work waits for no one.
- Highway & Municipal Experience: We know the process, paperwork, and performance required.
- Long-Term Thinking: We’re not here to just get in and out. We want your work to last.
Small Cuts, Big Impact
You can spend all day patching potholes, but if the cut wasn’t clean, that hole is coming back. Professional saw cutting is the cheapest insurance policy for long-term road repair success. At American Pavement Sawing, we don’t just cut concrete. We cut costs by doing the job right. Bring us in early, and you’ll finish on time — and under budget.